Flight #: 11 "G" LIMIT TESTING |
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Objectives: Ensure aircraft meets the "G" limit capabilities |
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PRE-FLIGHT |
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Ensure Weight & Balance is within Aerobatic limits |
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Consider wearing parachute and practice egress |
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DEPARTURE |
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Do not use flaps |
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Climb out at 110 MPH |
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Climb to 10,000 MSL and level off |
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CRUISE |
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Limit prop RPM to 2300 |
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Check engine gauges especially CHT and Oil Temp |
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Trim hands off level flight |
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Make 2 clearing turns |
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NOTES
Check |
Action |
Establish 30 degree bank & pull on stick to achieve 2 G |
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Release pressure & fly straight & level |
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Establish 30 degree bank & pull on stick to achieve 3 G |
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Release pressure & fly straight & level |
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Establish 30 degree bank & pull on stick to achieve 4 G |
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Release pressure & fly straight & level |
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Establish 30 degree bank & pull on stick to achieve 5 G |
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Release pressure & fly straight & level |
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Establish 30 degree bank & pull on stick to achieve 6 G |
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Release pressure & fly straight & level |
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POST FLIGHT |
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Prepare corrective action list |
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Record fuel and oil consumption |
NOTES
Note: A 4 g turn is a bit painful. Anything over that is quite painful. There is a good chance you will black out if you are not used to pulling G's. Use your own judgment to determine if anything over 4.5 g's is really appropriate for you and/or your airplane.